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28 Best Ways To Earn Lots of American Airlines AAdvantage Miles
American Airlines is the world’s largest airline with the biggest fleet and highest revenue of any airline company in the world. This translates to the airline not only having a strong route network from its various U.S. hubs, but also…
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Apple’s AirPods Pro: A Frequent Flyer’s In-Depth Review
Noise-canceling headphones have long been a necessity for frequent flyers — and it’s easy to see why. Think about it: when you’re flying on a long-haul flight from the U.S. East Coast to Japan, the plane engine noise is bound…
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The American Express Centurion Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL) – Location, Hours, Amenities, and More
You may be familiar with the Centurion Lounges in the U.S. offered by American Express. Amex also operates these lounges aboard, including 2 in Australia: 1 in Sydney and 1 in Melbourne. Centurion Lounges are open to eligible cardmembers and…
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Qatar Airways Baggage Fees, Allowance, and Policy (And Tips To Cover the Expenses)
Qatar Airways has a generous baggage allowance for flights that uses the weight concept (all flights excluding to/from Africa or the Americas). The allowance for economy passengers is 44 pounds (20 kg) to 77 pounds (35 kg), depending on the…
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How To Earn 100,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles [in 90 Days]
Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program is an award-winning airline loyalty program that allows members to earn and redeem miles for travel on both Alaska Airlines and its suite of Oneworld partners like American Airlines and British Airways and non-alliance partners…
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Tips and Tricks for Traveling Over a Holiday [To Keep You Sane]
Traveling during the holiday season can be stressful — it’s one of the peak travel times of the year and is incredibly popular for all sorts of people to want to fly to visit family, go somewhere warm, or celebrate…
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American Airlines 787-9 Business Class Review [LAX to DFW]
Airline: American Airlines (AA) Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: AA 2543 Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Date: May 21, 2019 Duration: 3 hours Cabin and Layout: American Airlines 787-9 business class, 30-seat capacity across 8 rows,…
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What Is the Value of Delta Gold Medallion Status? [2024]
Gold Medallion status is the level above entry-level Silver Medallion status in the SkyMiles elite status program. At Gold status, you start to experience many mid-tier frequent flyer benefits, and it is a huge jump from the lower Silver level. Gold…
![The Ultimate Guide to Flying With Allergies [Includes Nut Policies for 60 Airlines]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/People-Sitting-On-Plane.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
The Ultimate Guide to Flying With Allergies [Includes Nut Policies for 60 Airlines]
If you, or your children, suffer from severe and debilitating allergies, taking a trip away from the safety of your home environment can be challenging. Not knowing what you are eating, or how close you could be to allergens that…
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JetBlue Airbus A321 Mint Business Class 2019 Review [JFK to LAX]
Airline: JetBlue (B6) Aircraft: Airbus A321 Flight #: B6 1823 Route: New York City (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) Date: September 11, 2019 Duration: 6hrs 9min Cabin and Layout: JetBlue Mint business class, 12-seat capacity across 5 rows, alternating 1-2 and 2-1 configuration Seat: 2A (throne…
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American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Detailed Review
Known for having a huge network of flights and routes, American Airlines connects the U.S. to many destinations internationally and domestically. The airline has a reputation for treating its most frequent flyers as nobility. Pampering of top-tier elites, its most profitable…
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Sun Country Airlines Baggage Fees and Policy (And Tips To Cover the Expenses)
Sun Country Airlines charges for everything but a personal item and the baggage fees depend on when and how you purchase your baggage. That said, there’s only $10 between purchasing a bag at the time of booking compared to at…
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Flying With Breast Milk — Everything You Need to Know [Detailed Guide]
We have addressed this many times here before, but traveling with kids can be stressful. As prepared as you might be, there is always the chance of a delay, a tantrum, rude passengers, and more. Add in trying to transport…
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Princess Cruises Review – Ships, Destinations, Dining, and More
Princess Cruises began in 1965 with a single ship sailing to Mexico. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world with ships sailing across the globe. Princess even helped the modern…
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The Ultimate Guide to Car Rental Tolls Across the U.S.
Cashless tolls are becoming more and more common on U.S. roads with the ability to gain travel data from transponders and the benefit of increased profits from unmanned toll plazas. It’s not just the road companies who are profiting from…
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Aer Lingus Baggage Fees and Policy (And Tips To Cover the Expenses)
Aer Lingus’ checked baggage policy is a little unusual for its European flights but provides lots of flexibility for purchasing different weights, with the ability to split that weight across multiple pieces. Baggage can be up to 50% cheaper when…
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BLADE $195 Helicopter Continuous Airport Transfer Review [JFK to NYC]
Airline: BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. Aircraft: Bell 407 (N403TD) Flight #: 1:20 p.m. Route: John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) > Manhattan West 30th Street Date: October 25, 2019 Duration: 8 minutes Cabin & Layout: 6 passenger seats: 1 front,…
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The 17 Best Travel Baby Carriers in 2023 [Includes Wraps, Slings & Backpacks]
Traveling with an infant can seem like an impossible task when you consider the vast amount of gear you will need to take with you. Cribs, car seats, and even strollers add bulk and weight to already tightly packed suitcases…
![American Express Travel: Your Guide to Booking Flights, Hotels, Car Rentals, & Cruises](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Booking-travel-online-passport-laptop.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
American Express Travel: Your Guide to Booking Flights, Hotels, Car Rentals, & Cruises
American Express is best known as a credit card issuer, but the company also offers other products and services, including travel booking and planning using AmexTravel.com. While AmexTravel.com is available for anyone (not just cardmembers), holding an Amex card can…
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The Ultimate Guide to National Car Rental [Emerald Club Loyalty Program]
Renting a car may not be as fun as taking a flight or enjoying a hotel stay, but it can be a necessary part of travel. We’ve previously shown you some great websites to book a rental car, plus we’ve…
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The 25 Best Airport Hotels in the U.S. [2023]
Whether you’re a road warrior who feels like you live at airports or an occasional traveler who doesn’t want the hassle of having to arrange logistics to airports, you’ve undoubtedly seen airport hotels. When peering off into the distance gazing…